Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
It’s summer.
Festival season is upon us.
There are so many festivals that it’s hard to decide which one to go to, right?
For those feeling that way, we’ve put together a roundup of summer music festival schedules here.
Let’s enjoy this summer’s festivals even more.
- August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- July Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2026]
- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- September Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Music festival held during the summer vacation [2026]
- July Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Summer Reggae Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
August
RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port |
| Website | http://rsr.wess.co.jp |
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Kuroishi Yosare Rock FestFri, 8/14 Aomori Prefecture
Kuroishi Yosare Rock Fes is a rock festival held by the Kuroishi Yosare Executive Committee, for which the Kuroishi Tourism Association serves as the secretariat, as a related event to Kuroishi Yosare, a traditional event in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture. The venue is the plaza in front of the station within walking distance from Konan Railway Kuroishi Station, and the festival is positioned alongside programs centered on Bon Odori, such as nagashi-odori (processional dance), kumi-odori (group dance), and mawari-odori (round dance). In 2026, it will be held on Friday, August 14, from 11:00 to 17:30.
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Kuroishi City, Midorimachi 2-190, Kuroishi Station Front Multipurpose Plaza |
| Website | https://kuroishi.or.jp/event/summer/kuroishiyosare |
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Appearance | [8/14] The Strokes / BUMP OF CHICKEN / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / AiNA THE END / Audrey Nuna / BABYMONSTER / Cardinals / Chappell Roan / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Empitsu / PiXXiE / Wisp / Zebrahead / QUEEN BEE / [8/15] Ado / David Byrne / Alex Warren / BE:FIRST / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / DESTIN CONRAD / Elmiine / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Midnight Til Morning / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / SB19 / Viagra Boys / Carin León (BEACH STAGE Curator) / Latin Mafia / Paloma Mami / [8/16] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Suchmos / Ave Mujica / BAND-MAID / Boy Soda / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Siiiku / South Arcade / The Warning / and more |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [8/14] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Ave Mujica / Boy Soda / Carin León / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Ciqu / South Arcade / The Warning / [8/15] The Strokes / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / Ainā The End / Audrey Nuna / Cardinals / Chloé Kisha / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Enpitsu / Wisp / Zebrahead / [8/16] Ado / David Byrne / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / Alex Warren / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / Destin Conrad / Elmeen / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / Viagra Boys / and more |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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Joyo Jazz FestivalFri 8/14 – Sat 8/15, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday–Saturday, Aug 14–15, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Joyo City, Kannon-dō, Bunka Park Joyo |
SAVE The TSUYAMA STREETSaturday, 8/15, Okayama Prefecture
“SAVE The TSUYAMA STREET” is a free-admission charity event held annually at the Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Set on a grassy hill overlooking the city, it features live performances by local artists centered on hip-hop and reggae, dance team showcases, and food stalls, creating a community-focused day where people of all ages can gather with ease. It is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| place | Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage, 512 Ota, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture |
Current Location FestSunday, 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi (Live House Pangea / Live House ANIMA) |
| Website | https://livepangea.com/live/event-22664 |